#so I guess to sum it up the answer is we'll see

[ailendolin]

What if in German ghosts Friedrich Dorn lived doing the French occupation (napoleonic wars)? I think nearly all of Germany came under French control during the Napoleonic wars. Since Friedrich Dorn is Thomas, it would still mean that he’s from the early 1800s. How would that affect his personality? 

Also I’m a bit disappointed that there’s no ghost from the time of Frederick the great.

Thank you for your ask!

The thing we have to remember is that Germany as it is known today did not exist back then. Assuming Friedrich comes from the late 18th / early 19th century, he lived in the Holy Roman Empire (of the German Nation) which lasted for roughly 800 years until it was dissolved in 1806 after which parts of it became the Confederation of the Rhine which was then replaced by the German Confederation in 1815. We're talking about a lot of history there, and about a huge number of small governmental units (nothing compared to the 16 states Germany has today).

I think, at most, we can assume that Friedrich lived through a time of political upheaval. To what extent he was affected by that is hard to tell since we don't even know where the German Button House is located and when he lived. For all we know he did live during the reign of Friedrich the Great that you mentioned. We just don't know enough about the German ghosts' time line at this point to make asssumptions. Take Claudius for example: if the show is set somewhere in North Rhine-Westphalia, that gives us a potential time frame from 55 BC (Caesar crossing the Rhine) to around 460 AD when Cologne was conquered by the Franks and Rome withdrew - so about 500 years. Again, a lot of time, a lot of history to speculate about.

That being said, if the German show is anything like the original, I don't think there will be a focus on how historical events / circumstances affected the characters. That doesn't mean it isn't there at all, but with Friedrich, the focus will probably be on his poetry, potential rivalry with the likes of Goethe and Schiller and, of course, love. Perhaps he will make a comment about the Napoleonic Wars. Perhaps he will reference the Battle of Leipzig if he was still alive when it happened. Perhaps he will mention a family member who was recruited and fought. But I'm not sure the political circumstances will play a major role in defining his character (especially considering that the history is quite complex and while I'd wager many Germans have heard of the Battle of Leipzig (Völkerschlacht bei Leipzig in German), most probably don't know its historical context or when it actually happened).

[first-edition]

Fox and the Hound

Chapter 11

Sum-Joffrey wants to send a message to your family after your brother embarrasses him, so he marries you off to his most unwanted man in his court, the hound. But will this marriage truly be a statement for an eyesore, or will it grow into something more. 

Cw for chapter- talk of previous forced marriage, mention of death, description of blood and gore, description of prostitution, mention or beating, 18+ words and themes overall. Slight angst.

Slightly prof read sorry for any errors

Read previous chapter here

You sit your back against Sandors chest as  he steers the horse you both sit on. You're wrapped in his cloak keeping you warm, the sun peeking up over the mountains, the first light of day breaking as you see the smoke from the burning ships in Kings landing behind you. 

Sandor keeps a firm arm around your waist holding the horse's reins with the other. 

“I know where we can go.” you say. 

“Mm.” he grunts. 

“Home..my home.” you say 

“Volantis? You want to go east.” he says. You nod. 

“Hm” he responds lightly, turning the horse. 

“Where are you going?” you ask. 

“South…There's a merchant ship yard where you'll be able to get on a boat and then take a carriage. The next merchant ship yard is miles off so we'll be riding for a while but we should get there before dark.” he says.

“You're coming with me sandor.” you speak it as more of a demand than a request. 

“I'm not.” he replies. 

“You are.” you fight back. 

“Not.” 

“Yes.” “No.”

“Sandor clegane as your wife, mother of your child, and princess of the very place WE are headed for, I'm ordering you to join me.” you snap. He stops the horse and looks down to you. Before looking back up and continuing the horse forward. A small victorious smile hits your face. 

“Volantis it is.. I guess.” he says you rest your head against his chest in peace, his arm around your waist tightens a bit pulling you closer to him. 

“What do you think will happen to king's landing?” You ask. He scoffs at your question giving no fucks to whats to happen to the place. 

“If Stannis has taken it he’ll be putting a bounty on everyone who flead, me, you servant, commoners. And if not there will still be bounty and the lannisters will still be a bag of cunts.” he says gruffly. 

“When they killed my brother…they sent his head to my family with a note that I was to be married to you or the fate my brother withstood would soon be mine…” you trial off. Sandor can feel a slight pain in his heart as you speak about the forced marriage you two had shared how much he felt like he didn't want you, how he thought you were another stuck up useless little princess how badly he treated you and yet you still stood at that alter and kissed him and even invited him into your bed…but it was out of fear..isn't it?” 

“Do you remember when we wed?” you ask placing your hand over his that rests on your stomach. 

“Yes.” he says coldly, mostly afraid of the awful things you are going to say about it. 

“I remember how nice you looked. That the armory had made you the golden armor and seamstress had sewn a new cloak, were you comfortable?” you ask. Sandor knits his eyebrows together in confusion. 

“No.” he answers anyway. 

“Me either the dress cersi chose for me was corseted to hell, and itchy but…looking back on it i don't think i was scared…I want to tell myself that only married you so my head wouldn't be sent to my mother and father but i can't. I know now that I married you because the gods willed me to love you, I was never afraid of you like everyone else and  becoming yours was the best thing that has happened to me in a while.” you say looking up at him.

He leans down to you pressing a kiss to your lips before you sit back against him and continue the ride twords the merchant shipyard. You hum the song your mother would always sing to you to help you sleep and eventually you find yourself drifting to sleep as the swaying of the horse and the steady sound of Sandors beating heart lulls you to drift, it helps that you'd been awake all night fearing for you life. 

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You wake up to hear the same humming you fell asleep to, too sandors humming the song now having got it stuck in his head after hearing it three times before you fell under the sandman's curse. 

The sun is high in the sky now most likely around 1 pm but it's slightly cast out but the snowing clouds. 

“How far are we?” you ask, looking around tiredly rubbing your eyes with the back of your hand. 

“We'll be passing the harvest hall in a moment.” he says as the forest path opens to a clearing, seeing the small town full of people and sellers. 

“We have to pass through prince’s pass and get on the ships at sun spear if we want to arrive in volantis by the day after tomorrow.” he says 

“Sun spear? Dornish country.” you say. Sandor nods. 

A crowd of people passing to the square of the town stops the horse. They all yell about some foreign scum throwing someone into the frozen mud. 

“What's going on?” you ask.

“Does Not concern us.'' Sandor grunts as he heels the horse to move but it doesn't as there's too many people blocking the way out. 

“A SQUIRE FROM KINGS LANDING WAS FOUND IN MY BARN!” a man yells at you frowning in confusion. A break in the crowd allows you to see the accused. Joss. 

“S-sandor, that's joss.” you speak out. 

“So..” he says. 

“Let me down," you say, pulling away from him. 

“y/n no. the villagers will have their way with him.” he speaks. 

“He’s just a boy!” you exclaim. Holding onto the horse as you try to get down off the large clydesdale. 

“Fuck me…wait.” he says and easily hops off the horse before holding onto you lifting you up and off steadying you on the ground. You pick up your dress before running through the crowd. 

“Damn! Y/N!” Sandor yells running after you shoving people out of the way to get to you. 

“S-Stop! Stop!” you yell out as a man kicks joss. 

“Oh looky here a little lady has come to play.” He says. 

“Please stop, that's my husband's squire.” you say. 

“This little shit was hiding in my barn bringing his shame with him when the Lannister found him here they’ll have all our heads!” the farmer yells. 

“Th-the lannisters?” you ask. 

“Yeah pretty girl they won, tywin took them out!” he yells and everyone cheers. 

“Please just.. Let him go. I have money and as long as he's safe.” you plead. 

“You a Lannister bitch?!” he asks. 

“No..i-” you're about to clarify. 

“Y/n!” Sandor calls you entering the middle clearing. 

The man turns to sandor giving you a chance to hurry to joss wrapping your cape around him keeping him as warm as you can. 

“You're sandor clegane.” the man speaks then turns his attention to you helping joss to his feet. 

“Give us the quire and we’ll be on our way.” Sandor speaks with his hand resting on the handle of his sword. 

“The queen wants your head clegane the money I’d get for that is worth more than a scrawny squire.” the man speaks. 

“What do they call you?” Sandor asks. 

“Byran.” the man answers. 

“You're not getting my head bryan but ill be getting yours if you don't step aside.” Sandor huffs. Bryan chuckles, putting his hands on his hips puffing out his chest. 

“You can have your squire, for a price.” he speaks again, glaring at your husband. Sandor grumbles in annoyance. 

“Her, your traveling wench. Just a night with that pretty little thing.” Bryan speaks pointing towards you.

Sandor looks at you as you stand with joss as he fetched the horse and is now holding onto the reins for you. 

“She’s not for sale.” Sandor speaks gruffly as he turns back to face the man who just chuckles and shakes his head.

“20 minutes then. I’ll easily go through you to get that tight little cunt wrapped around my cock.” Bryan asks stupidly speaking once more.

Sandor sighs and steps up closer to the man would just hold his ground standing straight regardless of your large intimidating husband towering over him.

“You touch her and I’ll hang you from that tavern overhang with a noose made out of your own guts.” Sandor speaks sternly. The man just laughs, turning his head away before he opens his mouth to speak again but is cut off by sandor.

“You think I’m joking?” Sandor replies but before he gives the man a chance to speak he punches him square in the jaw, his armored glove cutting into the man’s jaw slicing gashes into the man’s skin. The man falls into the mud gasping and coughing in pain as his broken, bloody jaw hangs loosely. Bryan writhes in pain on the ground. 

“Come on.” Sandor says to you as he walks twords you. 

“Get on I'll walk.” he speaks to joss who nods and lifts himself up onto the horse. Sandor  lifts you up and onto the horse before taking the reins to lead you both. 

“Sandor.” you speak looking down to him as you pass through the dissipating crowd. 

“Thank you.” you say. He only grunts compliance making you smile.

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[bakuhatsufallinlove]

Hello, have you seen the latest ch of MHA 423? Is it true that bkdk really killed kurogiri? How do you feel about shigaraki dying in the end and deku reaction towards it? Sorry for asking too many questions but I really can't stand those bkdk killed kurogiri allegations and your metas of bkdk are really good.

Anon, I'm gonna be honest with you. My feelings can be summed up as follows:

Stuff like this is the reason you don't see me posting reactions every chapter. Jokes and conspiracy theories and "omg what if" posts are all in good fun, but every week, some people talk like this is The Absolute Last Word on every plot line even vaguely referenced in the chapter.

And I don't get it at all. When I'm reading the new chapters, the most I can tell you is that I have fun and I find it interesting. I'm engaged. I'm curious to see what comes next and how it's gonna pan out. I definitely have my own thoughts, feelings, and hopes! But I put them in a little stasis box of anticipation, ready for when I can find out more.

So when people lose their shit over something, it just feels so unnecessary to me. Especially something that happens right at the very end of the chapter, because more often than not that's the jumping off point for the next installment, as opposed to a cut-away to a different scene.

How many times have we gotten a cliff-hanger or shocking ending to a chapter, only for the very next chapter to reverse the event or reveal we were misled about its meaning? How many times has that happened in this very scene?

The reason I can write thousands of words analyzing Deku vs. Kacchan 2 is because it's over. The entire event is complete. Maybe there will be future chapters that reference it or inform our view of it, but it's done. This final arc isn't done--hell, this scene isn't even remotely done!

Furthermore, I am of the opinion that people saying bkdk killed Kurogiri probably don't like Izuku or Katsuki to begin with, so I really don't think anything out of my mouth is going to persuade them one way or the other. And I'm certainly not going to waste my breath trying to argue about something we'll have an answer for in like, two weeks.

Ongoing series thrive on making you want to know what happens next. Me personally, I'm having a good time wanting to know what happens next.

I guess the only thing I want to ask the people making these claims is: Why do you read mha like you're waiting for it to upset you? Why are you expecting this series to disappoint you?

The answer isn't for my benefit, just so you know.

[kanmom51]

JK live 18 July 2023

cr./to the creators of the media used in this post.

So folks, I guess we can add this one to the long list of JM leaves, JK goes live, right?

What can you say about JK and this live?

Tired. Like REALLY TIRED.

A little sick.

And yet looking really happy.

Did someone say afterglow again?

This up there is from taili_jp's IG story yesterday btw.

JK being JK. Weird and quirky.

I ask you: how can this be the same man we see on stage?

The way he starts off the live with the hat on.

Why's that?

Was he trying to show us he has that hat he was seen in on their way to their Silver day dinner, was he?

I'm going with that explanation, given, as per usual, there were those claiming it's not them.

The hat comes off 1:30 minutes into the live, and most of the live is done without it on.

So yeah, I guess the hat was on for a purpose.

As mentioned in my post yesterday, JK showed up to the live in a Mihara Yasuhiro shirt. Seems to be a brand both him and JM are liking lately. JK wore another shirt from same brand and their shoes for his radio interview earlier that day, and also wore the brand for his Spotify clips, and JM wore same brand shirt for his flight back to Seoul (oh, and wore same shoes that JK did yesterday in one of his pre-Face dance clips) and several times before that too (google it, you'll see). So, either ambassadorship on the way or just a brand liked in their household. I'm going with the latter. I'd even go so far as to say that the this is JM's doing. We all know what JK's fave brand is.

A little sum up of our timeline before we start.

So yeah, JK says he really turned on Weverse live but he's really tired (told you so, lol).

Are we surprised JK didn't get much sleep last night? Really? I'd say the answer to that is

A-ha. Yep. As expected...

He starts with "whasup?" and "good to see you guys"...

He is trying, bless his heart.

Omg, and then he goes off with "woof woof woof woof", he's absolutely hilarious. But there's a background story to this, lol. He was literally barked at by the crowd at the GMA recording and later on he repeated it during the Stationhead broadcast. But god, he's so funny.

He also tries to read the comments in English. Like

and

and

Poor snively JK.

The fact that this man is going through his promotions while sick, performing while sick, spending the weekend holidaying with his partner while sick, hat off to him I say.

Lol, he likes the nasally sound to his voice.

Talking about holidaying with his partner...

Can't help but wonder if we'll hear or see JM in the next few days and just how sore his throat or runny his nose will be, lol.

What do you think? Will JM go live anytime soon?

BBC Radio 1 live lounge schedule for next week:

One of these I'm willing to bet will be JK. And I dare JM to show up live after and hype his bf up.

Guess we'll wait and see.

He says he knew the reaction would be good.

Just in case we couldn't tell he was sick and tired (not as in sick and tired of us, lol)...

Seriously, that man needed to sleep. He just couldn't stop yawning.

But I guess habits are hard to shake. You know, JM leaves JK goes live. He just couldn't help himself, lol.

I guess that was off the table given it was only around 1pm KST, lmao.

I thought I was going to rofl when he tells us how he washed up after dinner and he is feeling real refreshed looking like this:

I guess our ideas of refreshed are kind of different, lol.

Nah, but the man was so damn tired. He could barely keep his eyes open. At one point it really did look like he's going to fall asleep, again, during a live, lol.

Someone in the comments asks if there is anything fun, and he answers there is nothing fun in the room.

Well, now that JM's gone that is.

He did this:

Even if this wasn't done on purpose, as in not mimicking JM during his playlist video, it sure is a cute coincidence.

But now, what if it was?

The way he makes that sound and the way he puts down the bottle on the table, not placing it quietly, makes you think: "was he maybe, just maybe, re-enacting that part of JM's playlist video?" It wouldn't be that far fetched. The man knows JM's content off by heart. Food for thought.

JK performed Seven for us.

He's an actual menace that man, lol.

He's so overjoyed by the fact that he's singing 'fucking', lol. He is now officially an adult. Not only does he have an explicit version to his song, but he literally sang "fucking" live on Weverse.

Can you imagine JM's reaction?

Scandalous.

LMAO.

And this part here:

Followed by changing back to "loving you right"... was he telling us/ someone else (specifically the person that shows so very boldly on his hand right there) something?

OMG, and those eye exercises he was doing. He is so adorable and quirky and genuine and we are blessed that he feels that he can share himself with us.

As usual JK's sweet and thankful goodbyes to us.

Thanks to Army he is having very happy days.

Literally. With Army, because of Army (take your pick which army we are discussing here...)

It wasn't a long live. Just over 17 minutes. But once again we get to see JK, real JK. He's so real, so accessible I think is the way to put it. There is just something about him, how he talks to us, what he shares with us, how comfortable he feels to do these things with his fans, let us in the way he does. He isn't afraid to show us he's just like us, he's human and flawed and happy or sad and just let us in to see him as he is. He has this special connection with these people that are utter strangers to him, but at the same time he feels this deep love towards them.

Precious is the word I feel describes him.

He is precious.

[fandoms--fluff]

Could you make a Josie Saltzman x fem reader we’re they celebrate readers birthday it may or my not be my birthday today

Film Extravaganza

Female reader x Josie Saltzman

Warnings: none

A/n: Happy Birthday, Lovely!❤

Moodboard

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"Are we almost there- OW!" You yelp as you get run into the corner of a wall. "Sorry!" Josie exclaims, leading you're blindfolded self away from the wall and into the direction she meant to beforehand.

"And we'll be there in less than a minute" your girlfriend informs you. "Thank, God. No offense, but having you steer me around the school with a blindfold that smells like it hasn't seen the light of day in decades is not what I imagined how my birthday would be going this year" you say, making Josie chuckle.

"I know, but I wanted it to be a surprise" Josie tells you. She's been giddy all morning and everytime you asked, she quickly changed the subject and said 'you'll find out later'.

Now it's 'later', and you're finally going to see what Josie's been cooking up for who knows how long.

"Alright, we're here" Josie takes her hands off your shoulders from where she was steering you. You hear a door shut before reaching up to take the blindfold off. You pause though, "can I take this off?"

"Yes, of course" Josie answers excitedly.

You slip off the blindfold from your head and your gaze is immediately caught by the decorations and a whole indoor film set up with an old school projector and everything. The walls are decked out with fairy lights and balloons spelling happy birthday. There's even a whole popcorn machine from the 1960s in the corner. And trays of food, candy, and all the staple movie snacks set on the cozy fort space made up of pillows and blankets.

"You're joking" you finally turn to your girlfriend.

Her eyes widen, not knowing if that's a good or bad reaction from you, "..yes?"

"Oh, no, I didn't mean it in a bad way. I love it, baby, thank you!" You exclaim and envelope her into a hug. She returns it, wrapping her arms around your back and holding you close.

Once you guys pull away, you have the biggest smile on your face. "I'm glad you like it," Josie says with a goofy loving smile on her face.

"Like it? I love it" you wrap your hand against hers and lead her over to all the pillows and blankets set up in front of the projector. "This explains where all the extra blankets went from the room" you chuckle. "Yeah, it was harder than I thought to sneak all of them out without you catching on" she places a kiss on the side of your head.

"Thank you so much" you gaze into her eyes and give her a passionate kiss. "Anything for you. Happy birthday!" She nods you to sit, and you obey. While you get comfy into the set up, Josie walks to the projector and turns it on.

The projector starts up, the gears and wheels spinning the film. As Josie settles in next to you, the movie starts up, flashing onto the white sheet she put up on the wall.

While the opening credits of The Philosopher's Stone plays, you bring up a piece of red licorice and bite into it, "Mmm, I forgot how good these were" you moaned at the sweet taste of the candy. "Really? When was the last time you had them?" Josie asks, intrigued. You haven't told her much about your past, but she knows it's a touchy subject.

"Let's just say, it's been some torturous years." You bring up the licorice to her, and she takes a bite.

"You're right, this is really good. Better than the one Lizzie tried to get me to eat" Josie says after swallowing. "Let me guess, it was some healthy option with no sugar and tasted like crap?" You chuckle. "Yeah, that pretty much sums it up" Josie nods while laughing.

While the opening credits come to an end, you turn to look into Josie's eyes. "This is the best birthday I've ever had, I love you so much" you softly tell her.

Her eyes light up, "I love you so much too" she places a kiss on your forehead and then on your lips.

You snuggle into her side, and she drapes her arm over your shoulders. You guys spend the movie and the rest of the day cuddled up and eating popcorn and candy.

[miss0atae]

Recently I read a post about Krist and Singto reunion and how you can sum up all this new era of Thai BL through their series "SOTUS". This series had such a great impact that it explains why the genre is where it is now. I'm kinda new in Thai BL and I never bothered to watch it. There are so many options nowadays so I never took the time to see what was about "SOTUS". However, that post made such an impact on me, that I decided to start it now. It may be late, but I want to see what is this story and why it is considered such a "classic".

Random Thoughts about SOTUS episode 1:

▪️ I'm always amazed by all this big gathering of freshman in Thai series or any other series to be honest. My country don't do this thing. During all my college life, I barely knew people I was in class with. I feel this big gathering must be great to feel like you're part of the school. Anyway, it had a very solemn vibe in the series, especially when the third years students arrived.

▪️ From the first minutes, you get who are the main characters. Arthit Rojnapat who is played by Krist appears to be the very domineering senior who seems to get off when he can intimidate his juniors. It's my only guess because his requests were really too much. Who can get 1000 signatures in only one week or know in this short time how many people are in their year?! I tried imagining being in the same situation and my anxiety would never let me get away with it. The other main is Kongpob Suthiluck, usually called Kong, the junior who won't cow down to him and who will even challenge him. Saying they didn't get off a good start would be an euphemism.

▪️ It was so weird to see Krist being this annoying senior. Last role, I saw him was as Kawi in "Be My Favorite" and Hunter in "The Jungle". They weren't good guys too, but they more lovable. I had trouble accepting the change, at first. I'm sure we'll see some change after some episodes. However, I have to admit, I enjoyed very much the verbal jousting between his character and Kong. Every time, they were in the same room, it was like something was cackling in the air. The energy was off the chart.

▪️ Kong gave a total different impression. He is nice (he gave his shirt to another classmate when he couldn't get his size), brave (he didn't hesitate to shout in front of a large crowd that he likes men and asked ten of his schoolmates if they wanted to date him, even if it was a dare) and a good friend to have around (He helped M to get all the signature because M is too shy). He never really bends to anyone. He has done all the tasks Arthit threw at him, but it always felt like Kong was the one who had the upper hand, which was something Arthit found hard to swallow. I believe he never met his match before. He can be fierce, so it seems no other students before Kong found the courage to answer him back. Kong stands out from others. At the moment, this is only annoying for Arthit, but I guess it may lead to something else later.

▪️ We also get a few introduction to other characters but as for now they remain more like backgrounds characters. I think we'll learn more about them later in the series. It's so weird to see all these actors I saw in other series because they look so young here. You can see that 8 years have passed. Everyone has changed so much.

Anyway, I didn't think I would enjoy this first episode as much as I did. I thought it would show its age, but I didn't really feel it. It was a nice start and I really want to see the next episode.

[ineffablydelighted]

[How exploring the Ineffable Husbands' dynamic in Good Omens can help us figure out what the show/book is all about, Part 3.1/?]

Also called: This human has, apparently, too much time on her hands and will be trying to Effable the Ineffable for [...] hours.

Hiya, Angels! 👋

Hope you're all doing well!

First of all, if you randomly came across this analysis, I guess you would expect me to entice you to read the first two parts beforehand... And you would be absolutely right.

"Obviosleh."

And since I'm nice [and because I fully understand the importance of saving people as much effort as possible to catch a larger audience - Duh 😇], here are the links for Part 1 and Part 2 🥰 so that everyone is on the same page as we dive into Part 3.

As I previously announced, we'll dissect our favorite pair's next two encounters today which are S1 3004 BC (Noa's Arch, The Flood) and S2 2500 BC (Job's ca-

[future me rereading this before dropping - Yep, nope, not happening just yet]

By doing that, I will try my best to prove to you the main point of my analysis I've revealed at the end of Part 2.

Repeat after me: Good Omens is a philosophical essay disguised as comedic/satyric/romantic fiction.

[Yeah... here she is, already giving orders strong recommendations... I'm so Metatroning you right now.]

[And, since I'm at my best when I'm Metatroning people, this is the moment I'm gonna take to strongly recommend you to ingest the human matter of your choosing - Num num num.]

*In Crowley's voice* OOookaay, let's start!

3004 BC (Mesopotamia - Noa's Arch, The Flood)

In S1, Right before this encounter happens, the scene starts by making us, the audience, witness Aziraphale very badly lying to God about the flaming sword, an event that I already mentioned in part 2 because of the contrast it was considering he did tell the truth to a newly Demonized Crawley in comparison.

BUT [Yay, first "but" of Part 3! Are you having fun?], I really want to talk about this bit some more because that remains one of the scenes that, to this day, bugs me THE MOST in Good Omens as a whole.

To sum things up, you're telling me that GOD:

BOTHERED to pop in to ask one of their Angels a question.

That the said Angel seemed suuuuper anxious about from the start: looking everywhere aimlessly, almost asking them WHAT A DAMN SWORD EVEN WAS... basically giving away EVERY TELLTALE SIGN, both in their voice, mannerisms, and the simple fact that they were literally back to the wall, that they were about to LIE, proceeded to give God the UNanswerest answer EVER:

"Oh, must have, uh, must have put it down here somewhere."

And God just... just... LEFT THAT LYING ANGEL ALONE?! Just as quickly as they arrived?! No arguments, no further questions, no reckoning, just... NOTHING. HAPPENED?!

HUH?

WOT?!

WHO?!

WHO THE F DOES THAT?!

WHO DOES THAT?! That is a real question! WHO?!

IT DOESN'T MAKE ANY. SENSE!

THE F-

I mea-

I'll never recover from it.

Oof. Okay, I'm fini-

I NEED an answer in Season 3! This is all I ask! I don't need the world to be saved, I don't need Alpha Centauri, man, I don't even need Aziracrow to reuni- [okay, no, can't say that, even if I like being dramatic, I take that back, this is all I want and all I've ever wanted, please, I just need to see Aziraphale in a white dress and Crowley demanding him to remove his 200 yo jacket on top of it because it "absolutely ruins it", please!] I. NEED. ANSWERS.

*clears her throat* Yeah. So. I'm perfectly fine with this scene. Moving on!

Aziraphale and Crawley meet in Mesopotamia during the year 3004 BC.

Crawley is the first to notice and to greet Aziraphale VERY enthusiastically. Which is, first of all, cute, but also an indicator that they haven't seen each other in a very long time, more precisely, since Eden (a thousand years prior to be exact). We know that because the first thing Crawley says after his "Hello, Aziraphale!" is the direct continuation of their conversation back in Eden:

"So, giving the mortals a flaming sword. How did that work out for you?"

Aziraphale answers what will never cease to bug me:

"The Almighty has never actually mentioned it again."

Which still peaks my interest because it could mean two things, and pretty different things at that:

One, God and Aziraphale never directly interacted again and nobody from the Main Office ever asked him about the flaming sword at all, which made Aziraphale believe that God never asked them anything about it.

OR

Two, God and Aziraphale DID directly interact again but the flaming sword subject has never been brought up once more.

Given the way this sentence is constructed and the emphasis on "actually mentioned it again," I'm more inclined to believe in the second option, which would be a very interesting thing to pounder:

Aziraphale might have a "privileged" relationship with God considering they probably interacted somewhat directly and more than once.

I'll go back to it later because we need to keep that in mind for the Job's case encounter.

Crawley says that it is "probably a good thing" until his attention is drawn to what is happening around them.

Then, they will debate the subject of the day, which is pretty much the same thing as before but formulated differently and condensed:

What is the point of Good and Bad? Do these concepts even have a meaning or not?

The main difference between the two previous encounters compared to this one is that this time, Aziraphale and Crawley are both active in the debate and do find common grounds here and there. It is shown cinematographically: they share the screen.

Aziraphale explains to Crawley that God got "a bit tetchy" and wants to drown the human race (well, at least the Middle Eastern humans) and Crawley takes that announcement astonishingly, which still aligns with his creator-at-heart persona.

"All of them?"

Insists Crawley.

Aziraphale first tries to mitigate what appears to Crawley as an extreme reaction by stating that Noah, his family, and their spouses will be spared but you can see that he, himself, doesn't really believe in what he tries to say.

"But they're drowning everybody else?"

Crawley really, really cannot comprehend what is happening.

"Not the kids. You can't kill kids."

This reminds us of their very first meeting because Crawley, here, judges God and tries to put himself in their place. Again.

Aziraphale answers with a worried nod: both because he is scared (his Fear of God cannot be anything but present at that moment) and because... he agrees.

And THEN, Crawley says that:

"Well, that's more the kind of thing you'd expect my lot to do."

Now that Aziraphale is more inclined to be part of the debate, Crawley tends to be more forthright about his opinion:

If God can do what Satan and his demons do, what is the point of separating the two? Are they, really, that different?

And, more so:

Is God a Good being anyway?

If Good or Bad exists, of course. [Oh, yes, I know I'm annoying. 100% aware. 😁]

To Aziraphale, it is clearly the case, and that is why he tries, again, to mitigate God's actions:

"The Almighty's going to put up a new thing, called a rainbow. As a promise not to drown everyone again."

A rainbow, huh? How interesting...

A rainbow is basically a demonstration of the union between Water and Fire. God and Satan. Good and Bad. Blah blah blah.

Almost as if...

Nahhh...

Almost as if they both needed to exist at all times!

Also, Aziraphale almost sounds like he is interpreting the rainbow as God's excuse for having a tantrum.

Which Crawley responds with a very sarcastic:

"How kind."

That's when Aziraphale cannot bring himself to follow Crawley's opinion any further (even if it is clearly shown he DOES agree, he is just SCARED to be).

After telling Crawley that he cannot judge God, that's when the "Ineffable" word is brought up again. This time, by Crawley. Because he already knows what Ineffable means to Aziraphale:

I am not important, or mighty enough to judge God and I am not supposed to. I am supposed to do what I am told, no questions asked.

Does it sound repetitive? Yeah, because it is 😅 That is Good Omen's main theme, after all.

This story is, as I mentioned before, a satire. Of religion, but also, of the concept of hierarchy, and the danger of ideologies as a whole. "Ineffable" is an ideology. "Ineffable" literally means "so emotionally overwhelming and powerful that you cannot translate into words"...

But Good Omens wants to bring you to ask yourself: cannot or don't want to?

Aziraphale is a character who doesn't want to think by himself because he is scared of a higher power (hierarchy). But he cannot just... stop thinking. Oppositely to Crowley, who kind of always, naturally had that ability.

Therefore, that makes it difficult for the both of them to understand each other [Oh yes, we'll talk about that further when we finally talk about that S2 finale that left us traumatized. According to my rhythm and how my Muse is an erratic bench, I'd say this conversation will occur in about a year or two.] Just as it is difficult for any of us to understand the people who think dramatically differently than us. Good Omens is an invitation to debate with people who do not share our views. That is how we stay open-minded and prompt to change.

Basically, folks: don't blindly stay in the boxes you're in.

Hierarchy is heavily criticized too, because it is a big cause - if not the main one - of people staying put in their respective boxes. Religion is a box among many others, hence the fact I prefer to say that GO mocks ideologies as a whole.

But hierarchy can be different things, and, more so, can use many different tones towards its subordinates: hierarchy can be nice, and affectionate (family, for instance - or not, definitely not always). Hierarchy can also be threatening, physically or mentally, or both (dictatorship, for instance).

Basically: hierarchy can either come from love or fear.

Or... well, both. That's how you get... propaganda? That is the most blatant example that came to my mind. We tend to associate love with good. We also tend to forget how often love has been used as a weapon.

Good and bad are...

[You know the end of the sentence, now, do you? If not, it means I haven't harassed you enough, so let me remind you]

Good and Bad are always mixed up. If they exist.

Anyway, I feel like I'm starting to digress.

.... Actually? I'm not done with that segment just yet.

[You right now.]

Hierarchy can also come from... habits. History. Some hierarchies that we are under today are still there because of how long they have been installed, but not really because they are that relevant anymore. I am not going to bring examples here because I do not want to offend anybody and because you are more than capable of interpreting this statement in a way that speaks to you.

We'll talk about this more when we'll reach the... Jim/Gabriel subject. [In about a year and a half.]

ANYWAY. Moving on to a lighter reflection:

Romantically speaking, Aziraphale remembers that encounter because Crawley displayed strong empathy and concern during that whole meeting.

He asked Aziraphale how he was after the flaming sword incident,

He could not comprehend how killing kids was okay,

He bothered to alert Noah about the escaping unicorn.

[Also, maybe, because damn - Also, it might come as a surprise to you who have seen me fangirling over Crowley for the last 3 parts but my favorite is actually Aziraphale 🤣]

After this conversation, The Flood starts and neither of them is protecting the other from it. Because of habits (after a thousand years spent on earth, they know this will not hurt any of them), but also as a way to tell us, the audience: they have started to realize they were in this together.

[Insert the "We're all in this together" Disney's High School Musical song right here... Yeah! I'm a Millennial, how could you possibly have guessed?!]

They are Equals.

Another really important topic in Good Omens, by the way, but it is time to dive into one of my favorite encounters between Aziraphale and Crowley and-

Huhhhh. I feel like analyzing two meetings including a whole episode in only one part might feel too heavy (to me, at least). So... I guess see you next time? 😅

Bye, Angels!

[No, no, I'm not saying you are "sssuckersss" okay? Just wanted a Crowley gif.]

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[eletricheart]

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(Mother Miranda x Reader)

*image creds to the owner

Word count: 1.583

"heaven is a place on earth with you"

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It was just another monday when you two met. Miranda was at Umbrella perfecting the E-001, while you dealt with the legality of it all. Having a project that quite explicitly goes against the ethical code required an executive to supervise, and that's what you were doing.

It was the first day of work and your constant presence was starting to annoy Miranda, she was a renowned scientist, having done this ever since before you were born, there was no need for this. But you never left, having fun every time she broke a glass while staring at you.

It became a routine, everyday you would supervise her and she would threaten your life.

Everyone in the lab noticed the change in behavior before you both did. How the greetings went from rolling eyes to smiles. How Miranda became hypnotized when you questioned her doings. How you adoringly stared at her even during the most gross experiments.

Once the project was determined a failure, Miranda still visited you, claiming to keep her enemies close. Those days were precious to both and the departure hurt every time.

It was one of your late nights at the roof that the priestess invited you to travel.

"How do you feel about Romania?"

You looked at her with a confused expression. "I guess I like it, never been there to tell."

"What if I took you there?" She hesitantly asked.

You smiled before answering. "Well, then, my opinion would be totally biased."

She furrowed her eyebrows. "Why?"

"Because I would adore any place you're in."

She rolled her eyes with an embarrassed smile. "We'll leave in a week."

You laughed. "Deal."

The trip was fun, she didn't take you to her village, at least not yet. You would visit the museums with her explaining the story behind most artifacts, and on the other hand during city exploring you would be the one with the historical curiosities.

She rented a house for more privacy so in return you made dinner…tried…you both drank more than ate. 

You were sitting on the porch talking nonsense as the moon took the sky when Miranda finished her second wine glass. "So, what made you choose Umbrella? You're smart enough to work anywhere else."

You giggled and filled her glass. "Their working hours were the lowest I could find."

The priestess rolled her eyes. "I'm being serious."

"So am I. I like the free time and everyone is happy."

"Everyone who?"

You sighed and looked at the stars before answering. "My family, they always wanted me to have a good job, preferably in law, so this one was perfect. I do what they want, but still can have something more."

Miranda curiously looked at you. "If you could be anything, what would you choose?"

You smiled dreamily. "I actually always wanted to be an archeologist, or an explorer."

The priestess smiled back at you. "I think you would be amazing at it."

You blushed and shaked your head in disbelief. "I think you're the only one."

"Then everyone else is an idiot."

You chuckled and laid your head on her shoulder, changing topics and talking the night away.

After the trip, Miranda's visits became less frequent, and with the disappearance of Eveline, you were drowned in work.

She appeared on your door a few days before Christmas, inviting you to her house. In all honesty, you wanted to say no, work was eating you alive and there was still much to do. But when she looked at you with those blue eyes, you knew you had lost the fight, so you said yes.

To Miranda' surprise, you took in the village pretty well, not only wanting to see every corner of the place but going around with incessant questions about the religion. After two days of asking to be at the meeting, the priestess accepted but not before telling the rules to every lord and giving you a sum up of their personalities.

Donna was the first to arrive, well Angie was to be more exact. The doll ran to you yelling about a new friend, in which you matched her energy perfectly, your curiosity over a talking doll was stronger than the fear of a talking doll. Miranda almost sent Angie away once she started to climb you, but your smiling face when looking at the priestess made her stay quiet, only greeting Donna and assuring her it was fine.

Moreau was the second, you weren't prepared for him but kept being polite and tried to smile as best as you could with a doll in your head.

Alcina was the third, and wow you were impressed. Miranda could see the gears turning in your head. You looked at the woman as if she was the most interesting  being in the universe, and strangely that made the priestess frown. The Goddess gave Lady Dimitrescu a threatening look, making the woman tremble and treat you strictly professional.

When Karl arrived, he ignored Miranda and made a straight line to you, being flirty enough to make the priestess growl and remove him from your side.

You obviously didn't mind, finding her behavior endearing. 

The rest of the reunion should have been boring, only weekly reports and some complaints, but you were enchanted by Miranda, even forgetting Angie that tried to call for your attention. It was like the world had faded and all you could see was the priestess.

She eventually noticed your staring, being filled with pride and overly happy that your attention was on her.

Once the meeting ended, Moreau and Karl were the first to leave, the latter not even daring to look at you. Alcina invited you for tea, much to the priestess dismay, but you scheduled it for another day. Angie didn't want to let you go, trying to bring you to her house to play, but you assured the doll that you would visit, all the while Donna just nodded at you as goodbye.

You stayed at the village for over a month, falling into a domestic life with Miranda, splitting house chores, cooking together, it was your little world. She would dance with you when you were feeling low. You would bake during her working hours and help her take a break between research. She would walk around with you, laughing when you stopped to draw something new or write down your discoveries. You became her explorer.

Your relationship with the lords improved, Moreau enjoyed your sea curiosities, Alcina and her daughters had fun telling about their hunts and businesses. Karl warmed up to you, gifting you little robots when you visited. Angie adored you and your games, but Donna enjoyed drinking tea with you, and calmly tending to the garden.

When it was time for you to leave the village, Miranda followed you until the airport. You wanted to stay, but the priestess never asked so you went back home.

Donna was actually the one to advise her to call you back since she noticed the woman's sad demeanor. 

So, Miranda went after you, she didn't quite understand her feelings for you but the need to have you close was overwhelming. The priestess showed up at your doorstep, not giving you time to fully open the door and just walking into your living room.

She started pacing back and forth. "I have something to ask you."

You arched an eyebrow at her. "It would be nice to know why you're in my apartment in the middle of the night."

Miranda took a deep breath and stood in front of you. "Will you come live with me? In Romania?"

You looked at her with a surprise face. "I have work and pilates tomorrow."

She chuckled. "You can be my explorer. Besides, the lords are missing you, Angie is being more annoying than usual."

You smiled and stared at the floor. "Do you miss me?"

Miranda was unusually surprised with your question. "I suppose your absence has been noticed and unpleasant."

You laughed at her response and asked to help you pack your belongings. Both ended up distracted by the stories behind your various decorating objects. In the end, you only properly left a week later, having to send a formal letter to your work, and cut ties with your courses.

Your return to the village was festive, even more special once you found out the lords decorated the castle themselves. Angie and Donna wouldn't leave your side, listening to anything you were willing to tell. The Dimitrescu children were mostly happy about the party, but they did welcome you back. Alcina and Miranda were talking about god knows what in a corner, while Karl was trying to stop Moreau from ruining his decoration.

It didn't take long for you and Miranda to fall back into routine, but this time the priestess ordered plenty of books on archeological discoveries for you, taking time out of her day to study with you.

Everything was peaceful, you finally had the time and encouragement to become a history nerd with a touch of artistry. And Miranda was starting to recover from her grief, becoming less obsessed, accepting the help of the Lords, and allowing herself to be with you.

Of course not all was perfect, you still fought sometimes, but never left. You've both been alone for too long in a world that was made for two. This heaven that you created wouldn't fade away, Miranda would make sure of it.

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MY CHARMED ONE [2]

Capri Donahue x Harper Sibling!fem reader

Warnings: implied smut, coarse language

Second part in the My Charmed One series. Capri finds out why she stayed instead of moving on to the other side.

"Did you see the news?" Asked Darby.

"I heard it on the radio on my way here." Alex said back while you were walking down the stairs with Capri right on your tail. He sees the two of you already, "Okay, y'all need to fill me in because we've only been able to see deados. Not people who are in comas."

"Are you telling me I might die? Again?" Capri asked, her arms crossed.

"Hey, I'm not telling you anything." Alex stops her, "I'm just stating the facts we have right now. So far, I know y/n feels whatever you feel, and that she can see you. What else happened while I was on my way here?"

Darby snorted a laugh, earning a pissed off glare from Capri. "A lot. But uh, to sum it up. The two of them seem to have feelings for each other, do you think that's why y/n can see her and feel whatever she feels?"

"That could be why. y/n, you could be her 'unfinished business', or in this case, what she needs to work out before she can regain her consciousness. Or die."

"What?" You ask.

"Just a guess, but your reaction to her confession could determine if she lives or die. And-"

"Oh, that's super reassuring, donut guy." Capri scoffs.

"Okay, do you know Charmed?"

"The TV show? What the hell does that have to do with this?"

"Actually, quite possibly almost everything. That show may be fiction, but it gave me the idea that something like this was possible."

"I swear if you're just trying to call me a witch-"

Darby cuts her off, "Yeah, Alex, she's a bitch not a witch."

Capri rolled her eyes, and so did you.

"You're staying because you need to know what she feels about you. That's the 'unfinished business'- your biggest question mark." Alex began, "You're in between worlds now because your body isn't awake, but your mind is. I don't know exactly why y/n's feeling your emotions and all, but again- another guess, this whole situation has connected the two of you with some sort of bond. It's forcing either of you to speak up and resolve the question. Darby says you have powers?"

"Yeah." Capri nodded, flicking a box of tissues off of the coffee table.

"Okay- that- we'll have to wait and see if you still have it after you wake up." Alex shrugs, "There's no way of knowing right now but since the confession went well- I'm assuming- you should be waking up."

"It did." You answered quicker than you could think. But until then, with you feeling the same things Capri did, it made you exactly like her, but you had moments where your own shy personality still snuck through.

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Alex drove you and Darby to the hospital. And once you found out where they'd situated Capri, that's where you rushed towards. She was in the high-dependency ward, so you couldn't just walk in there. Alex, Darby and Capri stood behind you as you watched Capri laying lifelessly on the hospital bed. Seeing her in front of you and in the reflection was honestly such a mind fuck. "Well, what do I have to do?" Capri asked. "Go in, get inside your body." Alex instructed. "Are you sure it'll work?"

"We won't know a thing till you try." Darby whispers. You tilted your head towards the room, "Go on."

Capri finally moves from her spot right behind you, floating right through the door. She was inside the room within seconds, watching herself for a moment. Then, she turned her head to look at you before reaching out to touch her body. The three of you saw a soft, pink glow when she did. "It's working." You mouthed, feeling the excitement build up within yourself. Capri sit down onto the bed- actually on, and then right through her body...the pink glow vanishes as she does. The well-dressed version of her that's been following you around, not the sickly looking one. Once she'd disappeared from your sight, you got lightheaded and felt overheated, as your vision became distorted. Within seconds, you'd passed out but felt a pair of arms catch you.

When you woke up, you were seated on a plastic chair outside Capri's ward. Remembering the events leading up to you fainting, you asked Darby in a hurry if Capri's woken up. "Yes, she's awake. The doctor's are checking her out now to make sure everything's fine."

"Oh, thank god." You heaved a sigh of relief, "Why the hell did I pass out?"

"Probably just a thing that happened because it worked- the peculiar bond between you and Capri has broken." Darby guesses. "What do you feel now?"

"Nothing." You said firmly.

"It worked- you're okay. And so is she." Darby hugs you.

Once the doctor exits the room, he tells you that Capri's asking for you. So, you went in there- alone. And instantly, the strong smell of antiseptic attacks your nostrils making you cringe. She smiled, "Looks like we're going on a date."

"Oh, God, I'm so happy you're awake." You cautiously caressed her cheek, not knowing where she was affected by the electrocution.

"And I'm so happy to see you." She admits- this was the first time she was actually vulnerable with you. First time she actually talked to you, and not just her in-between-worlds self. "You helped me. You helped me figure out what the hell I was doing as a spirit or whatever I was. But most of all, I'm glad that major question's finally answered."

You gave Capri an agreeing nod, "Though it wasn't an ideal situation."

"I know. I freaking lost my balance and got nearly shocked to death." She jokes. You narrowed your eyes at her.

"Too soon? Oops."

"Did they tell you when you could go home?"

"My right palm has some scarring, but I basically came out of it unscathed. My vitals are perfect, scans didn't show anything wrong internally so, they said after tonight, I'm good to go home." She explains.

"You wanna see my hand, don't you?"

You said yes but looked at her, confused, "Oh, my God- please don't tell me I can still feel whatever you feel."

"No, but your face gave your curiousity away." Capri chuckles, flipping her hand over so you could see her palm.

It didn't look too gnarly. "Does it hurt?"

"I can no longer feel a thing in those areas of my palm that has scars." She tells you, "It's not bandaged up right now but they need to redo the dressing in a minute."

"Okay." You replied, "Can I ask you something?"

"Yeah."

"Did you give me the dream?"

"Yup." She answers knowingly.

"So you knew I was going to say yes?"

"No." She replies in her usual fashion, "I was hoping you would, but if you didn't I would've moved on so you didn't need to keep getting reminded of me. Okay, enough of that depressing shit. You wanna see something cool?"

"Okay..." You eyed her suspisciously.

"Watch the box of gloves on the wall." Capri said, pointing to it and looking at the blinds to make sure they were closed. She had her index and middle fingers raised and flicked them to the right, a latex glove flies out from the box and onto the floor.

"Okay, respectfully, what the fuck." Your mouth hung agape as you tried to process this- the fact that she still had her powers.

Capri giggles, "I think it's great."

"It's freaking cool, but what-" You reply, she cuts you off.

She shrugs, "Guess Alex can call me witch for real now."

"Why is this so funny to you?"

"Cause it kinda is. Maybe he manifested it." Capri snorts, "Relax or I'll make you."

"No fucking way I'll be letting you do that here." You told her decisively.

"Wow, I must've really rubbed off on you, babe." She raised her brows, a smirk plastered on her face. You rolled your eyes at her, letting a laugh slip.

"Admit it- I have. God, you were so bold in bed. Didn't know you were like that, y/n. You're the quiet, good kid with good grades, so innocent looking...i never would've thought."

[motheatenscarf]

I think my biggest issues with Dawntrail can be summed up by the reconciling of two facts.

It is very much like a typical shonen series in tone and execution, down to "Let's dress our hero in orange!"

I am thirty three godforsaken years old now and have matured beyond the point where I would enjoy something like this.

Even reconciling the first fact with "Ah, I see. This is no longer all ages storytelling, this is just... for babies," like... there are stories for children that I enjoy. I didn't really like shonen even when I was younger, so this doesn't even have like. A nostalgic appeal for me. The only shonen series I ever liked for the storytelling was Fullmetal Alchemist. For everything else I just picked one blorbo to get weird about for the sake of enduring a series my friends wouldn't shut up about.

This is... cute. It's fine. I can see someone who does have nostalgia for like, idk, fucking Naruto or DBZ or whatever the new hotness is or was, having a good time with this. It's serviceable for delivering the story but it really feels like nothing special. It's not bad it's just. It's very simple. It's very surface level. A decent amount of charm amidst the tedium but nothing with any substance. Characters say what they think and feel and all conflicts are resolved immediately without any tension or catharsis.

There is a narrative quietly building in the background regarding Krile's grandfather and Erenville's backstory, even if both of them are barely in this story at all. Whatever is going on with the Yok Huy seems to be tied into this as well. That quieter story percolating over in the corner is far more intriguing to me than the rite of succession. I'm not sure if that's because it's actually letting me think about things and not just spoonfeeding me answers or if it's actually interesting, but it is nice to have room to like. Y'know. Think about things.

Well. We'll see where it goes, I guess. I'm almost at the halfway mark, doing level 94 quests now. At this point, it compares to like... patch ARR in terms of quality. It's fine. It gets the job done of shepherding the player character from point A to point B so you can unlock the new duties for roulettes and getting the zones unlocked for gathering quests. It's inoffensive, at least. Not pissing me off the way Stormblood did. Then again, the things I liked about Stormblood I really loved, but there's just sort of a beige malaise of "fine" that Dawntrail's awash with. Maybe I prefer a mixed bag if it means I get a gold nugget sprinkled in amongst the turds as opposed to a mountain of adequate nilla wafers.

Eh. Idk.

[gonzague-if]

Hmm the latest asks about Nevers made me think...

I like him a lot, but I guess since I've played the Patreon version I've had more time than other readers to just come to terms with what will happen I guess, but now I'm curious about things.

First one is... when will that happen? I mean, I'm assuming it's not that big of a spoiler to tell us when to expect the MC to kill him? At the very least an approximation. I'm curious as to how many scenes we'll be able to have with him and so on. Obviously, the more content we'll get with him alive, the more the players will get attached to him. But on the other hand, since it's one of the events that put the whole story into motion, I'm assuming it can't really happen very late on...

And the other one is about the ask answer you wrote in which you tell you consider him a RO even if it's a very sad story. And well, truth be told, ever since I played, I too considered him a RO - just not one I'll be pursuing (lucky me to have fallen for Peyrolles and not having to deal with the romantic side of the Nevers tragedy haha). With that being said... if a player picks Nevers as RO, just how much will that impact the rest of the playthrough? Like, I'm assuming regardless of romance we'll be able to determine just how much the MC manages to get over his death or no, and how much will they feel guilty. But I'm also assuming romantic feelings will be a whole different can of worms. So will players be able to determine if their Gonzague still loves Nevers and basically never stop, and have choices related to that even if he's dead? And will they be able to "pick another RO" after that? That sort of things! Thank you!

Hi! Thank you for the ask. :)

Nevers's death will happen early on, yes, since it's what starts the plot. I'm expecting it to happen in chapter 3, or even chapter 2, depending on how long things will be in the next chapter. I don't think there'll be another scene with him before that happens, the one in the game is pretty much a goodbye scene, the way I see it. I would love to sneak in another one before then, but I feel like it would be awkward and maybe lessen the impact of the scene that's already there.

And as for his romance, you pretty much summed it up! I'll put more details under a read more, in case people would rather keep it all a surprise.

Essentially, the route will be about MC grieving his loss and what they did to him, trying to come to terms with it and failing or succeeding, choosing to still love him or move on, etc.

Depending on MC's relationship with other characters, they might be able to discuss their feelings about him, get help moving on, and maybe fall in love with someone else along the way.

I also plan to explore their past relationship with Nevers through a couple of flashbacks, so you'll still be able to interact with his character through them after his death.

Of course, all of that is the rough plan, things could change a bit as I write, but for now, that's the goal!

[quirkle2]

listen. i am here to listen about your au, please tell me more about the suncaster au. people will happily listen!

i am one of said people!

AAA CRIES . hmmmmmm i don't know what exactly to talk abt so im prolly just gonna word-vomit all over this post im so sorry

i rly like exploring their characterizations and they're the easiest for me to explain so let's start w that i guess. one of my fav things to think about is fig and it not quite being the hero that follows fantasy/fairytale standards

to sum it up, what i mean by that is, if he were put in a position to either a) save its boys, or b) save literally everybody else on the planet, he'd choose his boys. it's not going to sacrifice what it loves the most (and people that do not deserve that fate) for "the greater good." it knows that is selfish, and it knows that a lot of people would probably scowl at him if they were told his opinion on it, and sometimes even he is a little disgusted with his stance, but it stands firm in it

it knows it deserves better. he has already sacrificed enough—more than most people ever sacrifice in a lifetime. if the gods asked it to do it again, it would refuse. not his family. ganon can swallow the entire world up in its gullet if it wants to—as long as it means it does Not touch his boys

the meaning of "hero" gets a little bent after a hero is willing to do something like that, but that term no longer means very much to fig

hmmmmmm what else,,, i guess i could talk abt their dark world forms and how they work ? im thinking that briar is the only one of them that can willingly change between forms with an item—he has his shadow crystal, and the others have to use that to shift to their dw form. to switch out, they have to touch the master sword (or use a moon pearl)

usually that's not an issue for them bc their animal forms have bags n shit to carry that stuff, but for the smaller ones like wars and legend, it becomes a bit of an issue ? a little ferret cannot carry a sword. usually though, he simply sticks to the larger of the crew, who carry his sword for him

they each have abilities in their dw forms! wars' ability is to see through stuff (kinda based off the fact that ferrets like to burrow underground). lumen's (which i might add to) is the ability to freely mimic Any sound he has ever heard perfectly, regardless of whether or not her body would be able to produce that sound normally. briar's, which i think is prolly the coolest, is to sink in with the shadows and disappear. think how u can disappear into the ink in splatoon! he excels in combat in darker places

haven't thought of good powers for legend or fig yet. i have some ideas for fig, but we'll see :]

that's all i can think of rn but !! always happy to answer asks abt em eeee :)

[thatskindasilly]

Now back to serious stuff

(First picture: Olek is writing about a party they are all going to. He's stressed because there will be Mikael and Olek was ghosting him. He know that he'll have a lot of questions and Olek is even thinking about not going. Newest post - Olek wrote that something went wrong and that it'll get even worse when he'll post newest video)

Okey.

OLEKS #1 POST: Im wondering what Olek is talking about. Mika asking difficult questions? Has anything happened in the meantime? Could this be related to Canis' last video, the one with a passage from the Bible in the title? That one about the flood? I hope we'll get some answers in the newest video. Because like... WTH 😭 OLEK WHY ARE YOU NOT TALLING US ABOUT WHAT IS HAPPENING, YOU'RE LITERALLY THE ONLY ACTIVE, TRUSTWORTHY MEMBER (I think Mika forgot about Tumblr, Kitku is posting on tiktok but i feel that we shouldnt take them too seriously and Mod and Ukleja are not in charge of any social media... I think.)

OLEKS #2 POST: What happened at the party? I mean... Olek wrote that it was bad, that something went bad. Have they argued again? I guess we'll see after theyll put the whole thing together. (I hope theyll also finish subtitles soon. Your promotion is great but theres a lot of slenderverse fans that are... Well, not from Poland. But i understand its hard. If you'll need any help with it i'll be more than happy to help!!!)

NEW TIKTOKS: Kitku. What happened? Im getting worried about the whole situation. First, Olek wrote that its bad (about 2 AM). Than, Kitku posted three new tt. Animated tt. (First about 1 AM, second 1.30 AM and the last one at 4.30AM????). Something must have happened if Kitku was sitting and animating instead of enjoying themselves. I mean... Kitku doesnt look like an introvert, you know?

KITKUS ANIMATIONS: What are the tt about? First one: to the sound from dhim - situation from some time ago when it invited everyone to watch Canis' first video. Nothing special, another 'hey i hate Mod so much' thing. Was Mod the one that did something weird at the party? Second one: Kitku animated um... Im not sure what? I mean im not sure about situation put there. Its something about LonelyDarkness and TheCaddelShow and Slenderman. Other new gen slenderverse series. (I need to catch up because both looks interesting). But yeah, its still silly. Third one (tw! Mentioning of unaliving yourself and death): 4:30 AM - "i should probably go to sleep" yeah you should. But... Um... The song choice? I mean, i love it, dont get me wrong but two silly videos and than... This? 'Im gonna k-ll myself just like Canis'? Being so casual about mentioning that your (boy)friend ended himself? And, maybe im reading too much to it but the way its animated? Time, topic and animation together are giving me weird vibes. Something must have happened.

To sum up WAKE UP AND POST VIDEOS IM WORRIED GUYS. @promiseland-larp @promiseland-larp @promiseland-larp

Something for sure happened and they talked about it and it didnt end up well.

[ragnarlothcat]

for truth & dare... ☁️, 🦴, 🏜️ and 🌿 :D

Thank you friend!!! 💙 (ask game)

☁️ ⇢ what made you choose your username?

I was aware of the (arguably) real guy and I liked the silliness of combining it with loth cats. Have you seen the episode of The Simpsons where Homer forms a barbershop quartet? When they're naming that they say "we need a name that's witty at first, but that seems less funny each time you hear it" and that about sums it up.

However if I'd known a) that there was a TV show about Ragnar and b) that the obvious nickname for me would be Rag I might have chosen differently!

🦴 ⇢ is there a piece of media that inspires your writing? 

I am nothing but an amalgam of everything I've ever read/seen but some influences are more obvious to me. As suggested by my previous answer, I think I take a lot from The Simpsons. Also I rewatched Veronica Mars for the first time in years and I see echoes of that in my noir fic and some of my non-fandom writing.

🏜️ ⇢ what's your favourite type of comment to receive on your work?

I like all of them that aren't actively hostile! But I do enjoy it when people tell me things about their own lives or interests because I like responding to those best. When I get compliments I am obviously thrilled but I just send back thanks and then a bunch of hearts and exclamation marks. If someone says their cat was nearby while they were reading or that a setting reminds them of a particular city in real life I don't get so flustered and awkward because I have something I can say in return that isn't just about me.

🌿 ⇢ give some advice on writer's block and low creativity

It's a recent thing for me so we'll see how effective it is long term but I'm getting into journaling. I know the first draft of a project is allowed to be bad but I have never been able to incorporate that knowledge into my own life so when I sit down to write I immediately need to be good and interesting. But nobody will ever see my journal and I'm just describing my thoughts so it doesn't matter if I suck! And once I'm done with that I feel more ready to tackle the scene I'm working on or whatever.

Low creativity to me sounds more like depression. I am not a doctor but when I've stopped having new ideas before it's because I was depressed. I guess there are lots of small things you can do about that but I felt better once I spoke to my doctor and got treatment.

[master-of-shenanigans]

Sup! I'm here to ask! This my main account, you usually know me by my alt account that now also shares my name cause tumblr is stubborn like this for no damn reason. Anyway. Your VtM OC. What is their name? What is their clan? What is their drive in life? What do they identify as pronoun and such wise? What's their biggest struggle with being a vampire? Have they ever had a confusing relationship where they were in love or infatuated with someone for inconceivable reasons that were feelings they didn't want to be having?

Well hello there! 😳I'm sorry this answer took so long!

I guess we're being cringe on main, on cringe dot com. You're not the only person who came out of the woodwork after I made this post, so I've decided to answer these very thoughtful questions publicly.

Name: Violet

She's my PC (/Storyteller's "player" NPC? We'll see how much I end up playing vs Storytelling) for a projected v5 chronicle (set in a LA by Night inspired timeline on the premise of "what if the Camarilla stayed in charge?") who's quickly blossomed into an OC that gives me brainrot and cuteness aggression. Go look at some fanart I commissioned of her, I can't recommend my friend's artwork enough.

Clan: Tremere (surprise, surprise...)

Gender, Pronouns, Etc.: Cisgender, she/her, demisexual, bi/pan, and ambiamorous (could be happy in either polyamory or monogamy, depending on the person and the relationship dynamic).

Drive in life (and unlife): Poor baby is a people pleaser. First and foremost at the outset of her story she's driven by external validation, being reassured that she's doing the right thing and being perceived as likeable. The latter is not easy to achieve when interacting with non-Tremere, but she's a little ray of moonlight with decent social stats. She's going to do her best. This predisposition was mentally beaten into her while she was alive, and she carries it over into her unlife as well. After she's gotten to have some character development and trauma healing, "people pleasing" will be replaced by self discovery and a thirst for knowledge (she is a Tremere after all) as her main motivators. Both of these, especially the latter, are already very present in her character from the beginning.

Biggest struggle with being a vampire: the expectations. She's only a baby "hello, neonate" but she's of a horrifyingly low generation due to her sire being an elder, and her sire expects her to (un)live up to his legacy... in time. He's very strict and upfront about these expectations, but he has the patience of one who thinks in terms of centuries. So despite how afraid of disappointing him she is, he's quite forgiving with her beneath his stoic demeanor. To him there's no rush, her potential is there and it must be nurtured at it's own pace. There's also the expectations of other Kindred - due to her sire's position in the Camarilla, she has a lot of eyes on her and she's terrified of not meeting expectations. People pleaser, remember?

Oh, and the Second Inquisition. That sucks too.

Inconceivable and unwanted infatuation feelings: oh has she ever. Without going into excruciating detail, this sums up her whole relationship with her sire. Blood bonds work in mysterious ways, you know? (Though she would still be in love with him anyway without the blood bond at this point.) This is highly unprofessional and inconvenient and she wishes often that it would go away because she worries that being so flustered around him will annoy him; he has to know how she feels, and he's never made the slightest indication of reciprocating. He must not be interested. (Or is he...?)

[cryolyst]

can't write in my journal right now because i filled it with dried flowers so the paper is unavailable. lol.

wednesday september 13 2023 11:33pm

i'm having the ol "empty and despairing and lonely after hanging out" feeling right now, but it's also. different.

i forgot my wallet at home and didn't realize til the end of my shift, so my original plan to go out to a bar tonight wouldn't be happening since i didn't have my ID. jun ended up having to cancel anyways because they weren't feeling well so :/

i was just going to go home and lock myself in my room and watch the rest of jjk s1, but robey got off at the same time tonight, so partway through walking to the bus station together we both said we were hungry and we went to get dim sum together. and then we decided to do a little window shopping. and then we both admitted that we didn't want to be at home around our families because we both have tense relationships with our parents so we walked up and down the same street for 2 hours just talking, delaying going home. mostly him. because i still don't know how to open up.

it's weird, because i don't feel that sort of connection with him where i can tell him anything about me, but it isn't a distrust either, because i know he won't judge or use it against me. i just. can't talk about anything and everything the way he can. but when he vents about something, it doesn't feel heavy. it's not a burden the way H can sometimes be.

maybe it is because there isn't that kind of baggage like there is with H. there's no resentment when he speaks ill of our mutual friends, because it doesn't ever feel that serious. i don't feel the need to offer wise words. there's no expectation for me to have something profound to say, to even answer at all. and it's easy to answer in small anecdotes, without saying anything too close, too personal. and it doesn't feel like i'm making it about myself. but it doesn't feel like i'm just speaking without being heard either.

(12:04am) it's funny that i keep comparing him to H. he did this thing where he constantly thought something he did with sam was something he did with me, and vice versa, which is something H does with me and their sibling all the time. they're somehow so similar but not at all the same. but i can't really see us ever getting on the level of... friendship, i guess, that i have with H. i don't know if i'll ever find someone quite like what i have... what i had... with H. it's like i put my entire soul out on display once, for the one person i thought was the same as me... and then it wasn't treated quite how i expected, how things initially were advertised, so now i can't. i can't do it again.

i honestly don't know how many chances i have to hang out with him one on one anyways. he's different from the work friends i've made in the past but. at the end of the day, it's still not founded on anything deeper than that shared space and shared time we have right now.

is that too bleak of a thing to think? that we'll certainly part ways once one of us quits? i know it's not always the case. drew and ron still make an effort to hang out despite them both being married and busy with other things when ron is in town. so do tess and liz. i think john and dom are still in touch, and dom and han definitely hang out. i can see K and M and V and P all staying in touch with one another. maybe the four of them and robey too. but i was never really close with them like that.

(12:27am) sometime earlier this year i jokingly asked V if she would come to my funeral. and after she said if she were still alive and able-bodied and clear of mind (because i was going to live a very long life), she said if she somehow still had a connection with me and heard about the funeral, she would. maybe she wasn't thinking about it in quite a personal way, only a realistic way, but when i asked if she doubted that we would have a connection of mutual people in the future despite our significant overlap of people we know, she said a lot about the drifting of people once they stop sharing a space. and it isn't just about that. it's about the fact that i, personally, don't know how to put down those roots. i can shed my leaves, leave those small pieces of myself behind. sometimes those small pieces nuture someone, something. i'm happy to make those small impacts on people. but sometimes... i wish i had someone who i could feel more anchored to. someone who i could come back to time and time again, without thinking, "will there be a next time? will i still be able to come back to you for the same connection? can we grow together?"

he told me how lonely today's shift felt, with all of the four of them at school while the two of us were stuck at the deadest, most boring place to be on a wednesday. he brought up Y, all the way across the country. i was struck suddenly by this realization that he knew her in a totally different way than i did. i'm stuck on the fact that she offered me a place to stay if i was in the area, and how seriously i should take her.

we usually just low-five + fist bump when we say bye, but he initiated a hug. it was really nice. i hope we get to hug more, because i don't see K and V often enough these days. i lied to him before we parted ways. a small one. told him i was going directly home, but i doubled back so i could pass the bar me and jun usually haunt, just to see if there'd be any familiar faces taking a smoke outside the doors. i wasn't lucky to catch any.

i have to be up at 8:30am tomorrow. i only have 5 more episodes of jjk season 1 left. hm.